Discussion 2 – The Roman Empire

After reading Chapter 9 in your textbook and watching the film, answer the following questions to begin your discussion forum: In what ways was the Roman Empire able to expand and keep power for so long? Of the Emperors mentioned in the reading, which do you believe had the biggest impact on the empire? This could be positive or negative impact. Of the several theories put forth on why the Western Empire fell, which do you believe is the most likely? Why?